PSC 131 - American Government

IAI Number GECC: S5900
3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
A survey of American national, state, and local governments, including a study of the structurefunction of the political system and the elements of constitutionalism, republicanism, and federalism. Emphasis will be given to the dynamics of the political process through the operation of public opinion, the party system, and the electoral process. Special attention will be given to an analysis of the Constitution of the United States. Students who receive credit for Political Science 131 automatically fulfill the statutory requirements of the State of Illinois.